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Point Deductions |
Points Earned |
Points Possible |
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Article not approved by indicated date |
-5 |
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Abstract turned in late |
-5/day max of 3 days late |
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| II. |
Format |
(up to -5) |
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5 |
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Proper heading and title (author, title, journal, p#, date) |
2 |
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Proper format: Margins (1"), Font - 12 pt Times New Roman, Single Spaced |
1 |
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Length (3/4 page, single-spaced, ~500 words) |
2 |
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| III. |
Thesis |
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3 |
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Thesis present |
3 |
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Organization |
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7 |
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Clarity: Logical Order, Transitions, Maintains Focus |
4 |
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Closure: Broad conclusion indicates future research/decisions made |
3 |
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| V. |
Sentence Structure/Mechanics |
(up to -15) |
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15 |
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Spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors |
1 pt each |
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no sentence variety or weak vocabulary |
1 pt each |
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sentence fragments/awkward structure |
2 pt each |
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no more than 1 quote allowed (each additional quote is -3) |
3 pt each |
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opinion included or use of 1st or 2nd person (don’t use!!) |
2 pt each |
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| VI. |
Content |
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20 |
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main idea(s) stand out |
5 |
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details are relevant, supporting, and carefully selected |
5 |
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ideas are connected and topic is explored |
5 |
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explanation is balanced, thorough, and in-depth |
5 |
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TOTAL |
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50 |
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